I mentioned before that I thought their cabinet construction was SIP, but I should reiterate I'm not 100% on that. I remember years ago at an RV show they had cutaway samples of the floor and wall sections. I thought that they said that the cabinets were built in the same way for strength and weight savings. But I could be wrong. Maybe it was just the countertops?
Also, for those of you, like me, considering a DIY project, be ware that the early Trailmanors were stick built. They phased in a SIP approach over several years, starting in the late 90's and into the 2000's. So be wary of earlier models. IIRC during the first part of this phase-in they built some trailers that had stick framed lower walls and SIP upper walls. I remember seeing a discussion on the phase-in on a Trailmanor forum, and it seems even Trailmanor can't tell exactly when they changed. Probably had a bunch of stock to use up, and phased in the construction change as they used up stock over several years.
Dust intrusion would be a big concern for me, as well. There are a lot of gaps to seal.
Especially on one of the 'two ended' models. Since the upper walls have to overlap when they fold, there is about a 3" gap on one end when the walls are up. Factory trailers have a heavy duty nylon flap that velcros over the gap, but I think one would want to come up with something better. I've seen on Trailmanor forums where people talked about stuffing pool noodles in the gap in cold weather.
Also, someone mentioned getting a used one for about $3k. Man, that would be a steal. I've been looking for a used 2619 or 2720 for years, and the typical selling price for a good used one is about $10k. I recently found one in south Texas for $4800 that would have been a great deal, but couldn't put the funds together before it was snapped up by someone else.
IIRC, YMMV, and all that.
Oh, and one more thought. If you are looking for a 2720 'project,' Trailmanor makes/made 'sport' models with a spartan interior, with no bathroom, etc.
Also, for those of you, like me, considering a DIY project, be ware that the early Trailmanors were stick built. They phased in a SIP approach over several years, starting in the late 90's and into the 2000's. So be wary of earlier models. IIRC during the first part of this phase-in they built some trailers that had stick framed lower walls and SIP upper walls. I remember seeing a discussion on the phase-in on a Trailmanor forum, and it seems even Trailmanor can't tell exactly when they changed. Probably had a bunch of stock to use up, and phased in the construction change as they used up stock over several years.
Dust intrusion would be a big concern for me, as well. There are a lot of gaps to seal.
Especially on one of the 'two ended' models. Since the upper walls have to overlap when they fold, there is about a 3" gap on one end when the walls are up. Factory trailers have a heavy duty nylon flap that velcros over the gap, but I think one would want to come up with something better. I've seen on Trailmanor forums where people talked about stuffing pool noodles in the gap in cold weather.
Also, someone mentioned getting a used one for about $3k. Man, that would be a steal. I've been looking for a used 2619 or 2720 for years, and the typical selling price for a good used one is about $10k. I recently found one in south Texas for $4800 that would have been a great deal, but couldn't put the funds together before it was snapped up by someone else.
IIRC, YMMV, and all that.
Oh, and one more thought. If you are looking for a 2720 'project,' Trailmanor makes/made 'sport' models with a spartan interior, with no bathroom, etc.
